Environmental Health Officer

Our client based in the midlands is looking for a Environmental Health Officer

Main purpose

-To safeguard the health and safety of people and the environment by enforcing all legislation that is the responsibility of the Team.

-To undertake investigations, inspections and consultations in connection with the Team's responsibilities.

Main Duties

-To inspect premises, goods, equipment and other items to determine compliance with legislation, Codes of Practice, statutory guidance, policies and procedures. Determine and implement enforcement action in accordance with council policy.

-To investigate complaints from the public relating to the enforcement of legislation within the scope of the service.

-To undertake accident investigations.

-To undertake inspections and investigations to determine compliance with relevant legislation in respect of registrations, licences, consents, authorisations and certification.

-To prepare reports, statements of evidence and statutory notices and attend at courts of law or tribunals to give evidence on behalf of the city council and at Committees of the Council.

-To take samples and arrange for their examination by a competent person in accordance with legislation and policies.

-To develop professional relationships with a range of services and agencies, at a local and regional level.

-Give advice and information to members of the public and businesses on regulatory issues including the provision of training and educational presentations.

-To carry out all responsibilities with regard to the Council's Equalities Policy and Procedures and Customer Care Policy.

-To comply with all Health & Safety at work requirements as laid down by the employer.

Knowledge and Skills

-Good knowledge of current Environmental Health legislation and topical issues.

-Good knowledge of legal processes and procedures

-Good verbal and written communication skills

-Able to produce concise and accurate reports and analyse data.

-Good computer literacy skills including basic keyboard skills and the operation of IT management systems

-Able to design and produce clear and effective guidance, information and publicity materials.

-Able to produce and deliver clear and effective presentations.

-Able to deal confidently and effectively with the public, businesses and members of other organisations.

-Able to effectively manage personal time to resolve conflicting workloads and to meet deadlines.

-Able to work effectively as an individual and team member.

-Ability to act with diplomacy and sensitivity

Experience and Qualifications

-Working in Food Safety, Health & Safety and/or Regulatory Services environment.

-Producing and presenting technical and other reports.

-Certificate of Registration of the Environmental Health Officers Registration Board or equivalent

Personal Circumstances

-Hold a current and clean UK driving licence.

-Able to work unsociable hours, outside of normal office hours, to meet demands upon the service.

-Capable of working at heights and climbing ladders and able to undertake site visits.

-Able to work in adverse weather conditions and extremes of temperature including cold stores.

-Able to provide their own car for official duties.

To discuss this role or any other Health and Safety roles jobs in London or in the Environmental Health field please contact Ketan Dattani at The Synergy Group on 0207 556 9367 or email your CV to ketan.dattani@synergygroup.co.uk

Working with The Synergy Group offers

Access to a broad selection of Environmental Health vacancies in the UK

The choice of PA YE or limited company schemes

Weekly payroll service

Excellent rates of pay

Personal service

The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk

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